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The historical data trend for Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Federal Signal Total Payout Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Federal Signal (STU:FSG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors.
Is Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Federal Signal's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.18. Overall, Federal Signal has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio compare to TEX and AGCO?
Federal Signal's Total Payout Ratio of 0.18 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. Federal Signal's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federal Signal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal (STU:FSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €106.46, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.18. Federal Signal's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Federal Signal (STU:FSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €106.46.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FSG:
Total Payout Ratio: 0.18
GF Value™: €106.46 vs. price of €107.00 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates through two segments. The Environmental Solutions Group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group manufactures and supplies comprehensive systems and products used by law enforcement, fire rescue, and industrial sites to protect people and property. Its offerings include systems for community alerting and industrial communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
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